Grammistops ocellatus Schultz, 1953
Ocellate soapfish
Grammistops ocellatus
photo by Allen, G.R.

 Family:  Serranidae (Sea basses: groupers and fairy basslets), subfamily: Grammistinae
 Max. size:  13.2 cm TL (male/unsexed)
 Environment:  reef-associated; depth range 8 - 30 m
 Distribution:  Indo-Pacific: East Africa to the Society Islands, north to Ryukyu Islands and south to Australia.
 Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 7-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12-13; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 9-9. Body and fins dull yellowish brown; prominent dark ocellus on opercle; dark brown spot on each side of chin (Ref. 4326). Description: Characterized by having cycloid scales ; elongated body, greatest depth at 3.1-3.7 in SL; rounded caudal fin (Ref. 90102).
 Biology:  Found on coral heads of lagoon and seaward reefs from 3 to at least 15 m (Ref. 1602). Solitary or in pairs, seldom seen (Ref 90102).
 IUCN Red List Status:   (Ref. 96402)
 Threat to humans:  harmless
 Country info:  Also Ref. 90102.

 Entered by: Capuli, Estelita Emily - 10.02.93
 Modified by: Valdestamon, Roxanne Rei - 14.03.13
 Checked by: Busson, Frédéric - 03.08.05

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